Soaring Winners of the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition

Best Portrait, Silver Award Winner – Brad James, “Puffin Love.” © Brad James | Bird Photographer of the Year
“As the morning sun glistens over the surface of the ocean below, a pair of Atlantic Puffins beautifully stationed on a dramatic cliff edge reinforce the intimate bond that exists between them. Because of the intensity and sheer beauty of the colours being reflected off the sea, I decided to expose for the setting rather than the birds to create a silhouette of the puffins as they came together. This image perfectly captures the moment.”